We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th – a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
This year’s meeting is co-hosted with AVA Community Agency Partners Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society – the visionary authors of Innovation at the Back of the Bus.
Andrea and Carrie’s insights will inspire all of us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our collective work to address gender-based violence and support lasting change.
This year’s meeting will also feature Jennifer Collins, AVA Early Career Researcher and member of the AVA Leads Committee; Sarah Yercich, AVA Early Career Researcher and host of the AVA Webinar Series; and Kharah Ross, AVA Mid-Career Researcher and lead of the AVA Online Program and Committee. We are also joined by Charmaine Crockett, Interim CEO of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), and Ana Van Balen, Vice President of Economic Security & Opportunity at Futures Without Violence, who bring valuable national and international perspectives on gender equality, empowerment, and systemic change.
Get ready to:
🚀 Think outside the box – explore bold ideas for violence prevention and systemic change.
💡 Drive innovation – learn from leaders who are reshaping how communities respond to gender-based violence.
❤️ Create lasting impact – join a movement powered by collaboration, compassion, and courage.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
📍 Location: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 1:30 PM MST / 12:00 – 3:30 PM EST
This year, we are proud to be joined by AVA Community Agency Partners Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society, visionary authors of Innovation at the Back of the Bus. Together, they will spark conversations that challenge us to think boldly about the future of gender-based violence prevention in Canada.
Get ready to exchange ideas, celebrate innovation, and strengthen connections across communities. Guided by Andrea and Carrie’s insights – and joined by additional guest speakers bringing diverse perspectives and expertise – we will explore new ways to drive systems change, amplify impact, and support those at risk of or affected by violence and adversity. Let’s come together, energized by collaboration and united in purpose, to shape a safer, more equitable future for all.
The meeting agenda is available below.